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A Realistic Theory of Social Entrepreneurship

A Life Cycle Analysis of Micro-Finance

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Authors:
  1. Arvind Ashta

    1. CEREN, Burgundy School of Business, Dijon, France

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Table of contents (6 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xxix
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  2. Introduction: The Need for a Dynamic Theory on Social Entrepreneurship

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    Pages 1-20

  3. Social Entrepreneurship Theoretical Work Has Been Static

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    Pages 21-46

  4. Dynamics of a Life Cycle Theory Based on Developed Country Histories

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    Pages 47-64

  5. Evolution of Developing Country Microfinance and Financial Inclusion

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    Pages 65-92

  6. Extending the Realistic Theory to a Dynamic Life Cycle Theory of Social Enterprise

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    Pages 93-114

  7. Concluding Remarks on Social Entrepreneurship Theory Development, Teaching and Future Research

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    Pages 115-131

  8. Back Matter

    Pages 133-138
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About this book

Using evidence from the microfinance sector, which is considered a leading sector of social entrepreneurship, this book attempts to push the boundaries of research in this field. While recent studies consider that commercial enterprises, not-for-profits and social enterprises are formed by entrepreneurs with different personal identities, they do not explain why these personalities may change before they convert their social enterprises, and change further at the stage of transitioning into commercial enterprises. Presenting a theory of development and evolution for social enterprises which examines the dynamics associated with change, impact and growth and an in-depth critical view of motivation, funding and profit, this book examines how that impacts the social mission and enterprise structure in the wake of hybrid and for-profit models and corporate philanthropy. The author highlights the ‘cracks’ in social entrepreneurship and asks how they are being filled, institutionally.

Authors and Affiliations

  • CEREN, Burgundy School of Business, Dijon, France

    Arvind Ashta

About the author

Arvind Ashta is a Senior Professor at the Burgundy School of Business, France.

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: A Realistic Theory of Social Entrepreneurship

  • Book Subtitle: A Life Cycle Analysis of Micro-Finance

  • Authors: Arvind Ashta

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-32142-0

  • Publisher: Palgrave Pivot Cham

  • eBook Packages: Business and Management, Business and Management (R0)

  • Copyright Information: The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2020

  • Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-030-32141-3Published: 22 November 2019

  • eBook ISBN: 978-3-030-32142-0Published: 07 November 2019

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: XXIX, 138

  • Number of Illustrations: 19 b/w illustrations

  • Topics: Entrepreneurship

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